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Scotland County planning board tables Clayton Homes proposal amid map errors and resident concerns
Summary
The Scotland County Planning Board tabled a Clayton Homes subdivision application to create seven lots on roughly 5 acres after staff found the submitted map mislabeled and residents raised drainage, well and road-safety concerns. The developer’s representative sought guidance on required corrections.
The Scotland County Planning Board voted to table a subdivision application from Clayton Homes that would divide about 5 acres at the corner of Lord Hill Church Road and Stevens Grove Road into seven residential lots.
Board members and staff found the application’s map deficient and inconsistently labeled. A staff reviewer said the plan had been stamped and sealed by a surveyor but lacked the correct approval certificates and “is not a preliminary map” for major-subdivision review, and that the submission was incorrectly titled a “minor subdivision.” The board noted that state rules (160D) and the number of lots typically require major-subdivision procedures.
Dante Lewis, identifying himself as general manager at Clayton Homes, told the board he was seeking guidance: “I just wanna know, really just what we need to do in order to get things … moving in the right direction,” and said the company cannot close on lots until it secures required permits. Lewis said Clayton Homes had placed proposed house sites, septic and well locations on the submitted plan but was awaiting permitting and a corrected map.
Several nearby residents urged the board to delay approval until technical issues are resolved. Edward Taylor, who said he is a lifelong Scotland County resident and owns adjacent property, told the board: “This property, there’s some drainage issues. There’s some big ditch in front. There’s a big ditch inside that does flood.” He also said several neighbors have experienced well problems and that bringing seven new homes onto the county road raised safety concerns.
Board members and staff discussed technical follow-ups the county needs to evaluate, including a topographic survey, clearer maps with legible certification and setbacks, and documentation on wells and septic feasibility. Staff also noted the presence of gas-line easements crossing some lots and emphasized that building setbacks from those easements must be shown on plans.
Given those outstanding deficiencies, a board member moved to table the application until the applicant submits a complete application addressing the map errors, certification, and technical information. The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. The matter will return to the planning board after staff receives and reviews corrected materials; the planning board’s next meeting was announced as Feb. 11.
The board also noted that Clayton Homes was previously notified by staff in October that a corrected map would be required before commissioners would act.
